bacteria

Part of making healthy choices is knowing what kinds of things to avoid. From harmful household cleaners to cigarettes to more harmful substances such as drugs, this book arms young people with the knowledge they need to stay safe.

Sid does not understand why it is important for him to keep washing his hands when his dad is the one who has a cold.

Describes the characteristics, functions, and kinds of bacteria, how some keep us healthy and others make us sick, and research done by scientists in using bacteria to improve the quality of human life.

Explains good and bad germs, the different kinds, how they can help you, how some cause diseases, and how we fight diseases.

Explains how bacteria and viruses affect the human body and how the body fights them.

Provides comprehensive information on the causes, treatment, and history of drug-resistant diseases and superbugs.

Offers students an introduction to bacteria, exploring how they move, feed, and reproduce, what they are used for, and how the human body protects itself from different types of bacteria.

Sam the friendly germ is forced to fight in Queen Bacteria's army when the boy in the striped pajamas forgets to wash his hands, but when he meets the girl soldier from the Antibod army he discovers that he has a choice.

Simple, rhyming text teaches young readers the importance of basic hygiene and how to avoid germs.